Game 157 Open Thread - Royals (70-86) at Tigers (71-83)
by Freneau on Sep 22, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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The Royals invade Detroit for a three-game series, their penultimate matchup of the season. With fourth place on the line, the Royals send Gil Meche (4.08 ERA) to the mound for his 33rd start of the season. Hopefully, it will also be his last. Knowing the Royals however, I'm not so sure.
The Tigers counter with Zach/Zack Miner/Minor (4.16 ERA).
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2 HR's tonight or 3?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Shealy and Kila in; Butler benched again
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
R. Shealy 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
K. Ka’aihue dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
I thought it unlikely before, but now I wouldn’t be surprised if Butler were either traded or starts next year in Omaha.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
ya I'm getting that feeling too. I just hope its not for Frenchy.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
That would be breathtakingly stupid
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I actually called that one
I’m not right very often, have to trumpet it when I am.
Well, I guess I said “I wouldn’t be surprised.”
What, are they trying to sell low on him or something?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll see
I’m sure a lot of people assume that Moore doesn’t like unathletic players, so he might be interested in moving Butler. But he did acquire Guillen (who definitely isn’t very athletic) and Callaspo (who is much slower than I thought he’d be). So he clearly doesn’t love athletic, speedy guys above all else.
Selling low on Butler would be idiotic. Starting him in Omaha isn’t what I’d do, but it wouldn’t be catastrophic. But again, I’m going to wait until something happens before giving Moore credit or blame for it.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I think GMDM needs to just let him be
he said he is dedicated to working out in the offseason. That would be enough if he can get stronger some of those opposite field flyballs will start hitting walls or flying out. Longterm he will be fine I hope GMDM can see it that way. Too early to trade him
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
And, really, who is going to fill in?
DMGM clearly doesn’t think Kila should start next year in the majors. Does he really think the team is better off with a Shealy/Gload 1B/DH combo? Or that Guillen would be the full-time DH? If Butler needs to start the year in AAA to get his swing together or whatever, that’s fine.
Anyone should be available for a good deal. I don’t think Butler will be after this season. Even with Kila looking good, I stil think Butler is by far the best option for either 1B or DH next year.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Gloadie forever!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I hope that this is just a commitment to get Shealy as much PT as possible
Clearly the downside is Butler getting less playing time. Hopefully the bright side is they are seriously considering Shealy for next year. Would that mean Shealy instead of Gload? Or Shealy as Gload’s platoon partner? If they have both Shealy and Gload on the 25-man roster, I don’t know if that leaves room for Butler.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Ugh I would rather have one more year of Butler
as opposed to Shealy. I know Ryan has flashed some power in September but Butler has the bigger upside.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
The good news
…is that even if Butler started in Omaha, he’d eventually get called up. And a Shealy/Gload platoon is an upgrade over Gload alone. I just wish they’d get rid of Gload and then Shealy and Butler could hold down 1B/DH until Kila is ready.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
More good news
The Royals got their #2 prospect back today and he should be headed to the Arizona Instructional League.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
I didn't even know Rowdy Hardy had been hurt
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just depression and social anxiety disorder
He’s taking the Zack Greinke path to success. And Rowdy is way too good for the AIL. He’s headed to the AFL, which is where the really good prospects go.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
DDJ triple
I put the probability of KC winning this series at about 75%, Detroit seems to be making their winter plans
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo
has everyone in here made their winter plans too
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
This is the slowest time of the year for Royals Review
October will be pretty slow. November and December will warm things up with hot stove talk.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm here, but working
Gameday also isn’t coming up…
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do some players always come to bat with one or more of their pockets inside out?
Gordon, DDJ and Callaspo often do that. Maybe always. What gives?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Probably something to do with the necklaces
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Butler is always jackin with his button
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
that's what blank blank(ed)
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Anddddd that was a brutal inning
least from the most
realistically speaking
I realize that batting order doesn't make that much of a difference
but it really bugs me that Gordon is hitting this low in the order… after Teahen and Shealy? Against a righty?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Did you miss his AB in the first
I don’t think he sees the ball well from Miner
realistically speaking
I can't see anything at the moment
MLB Gameday isn’t loading, and ESPN gameday sucks
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Good inning by Meche
worked around the walk
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
only 10 pitches? with a 7 pitch walk?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
that would be another reason not to play him
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
why won't we pitch to Granderson?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
John "I'm not average" Buck at the plate
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
oh
those wacky ballplayers and their antics
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
those would be "crazy, madcap" antics
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Where did the Mariners rank in the payroll chain?
Detroit #2 KC has a chance to pass them in the standings.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Burt Callaspo
needs to hit the weight room/
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Is Gameday completely not loading for anybody else?
realistically speaking
Ryan and Joel need to be fired.
Now.
I’m not kidding.
Not because they’re wasting time on this nonsense — but because they’re too fucking stupid to figure out that we already KNOW it’s TPJ thanks to the ChiSux TV crew.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
? what are they talking about
I’m at work and got the radio feed goin
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
oh I saw Billy walking around with it on his head after
Kila hit his first HR the other night
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Yeah
TPJ’s been doing it to everyone for like a week now. Ryan and Joel are trying to “solve the mystery” even though the WGN crew caught TPJ red-handed Saturday night.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Glad they kept TPJ around on the team all year to lighten the mood in the dugout
ugh
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
You are talking about KC Hall of Fame right?
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
what is Shealy doing?
walking? what is up with that?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Three walks
no runs
only good thing is it was a 26 pitch inning, which gets us closer to the Tiger bullpen.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Justin Wilson?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Good to see Mikey getting his share of cheap hits again
realistically speaking
we don't want to kill the rally
realistically speaking
Wow who didn't see that coming
………….
realistically speaking
Not just a productive out
but TWO productive outs! Woo hoo!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
dayum teahen hit that one on the screws
Zach Miner is a lucky bastard
realistically speaking
To be fair, Shealy did (nearly) clear the bases
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If we gave him any more run support
he might consider it an affront to his manhood.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Man, Meche throwing the changeup to righties has really helped him out.
That is really developing into a plus pitch
realistically speaking
DDJ and Aviles in a deathmatch
to see who will lead the team in OPS/VORP
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
How the hell was that a strike to Alex
jesus he’s gotten jobbed all season
realistically speaking
GLOAD NOW
I can’t wait for my next fanshot. Let’s just say it’s about defense, and I anticipate much morse vs. nyroyal “discussion”
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, buck... don't swing at the first pitch right after the previous batter did.. geez
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
the tiger’s bullpen has been terrible… i want to see what we can do against it
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Just completely inable to throw strikes to granderson
good job dumbass meche
realistically speaking
Got to hand it to Magglio
I never thought he’d be OPSing .881 at this point in his career.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Anybody watching the David Price starting debut for the Rays?
I gotta stay, I’m not incredibly impressed. I know he ran over the minor leagues, but he doesn’t seem to really have a real “out” offspeed pitch. Maybe his slider just isn’t on tonight.
realistically speaking
goddammit thank god we have Wheels Guillen in the outfield
realistically speaking
I guess that's the price the Royals have to pay
for having his offensive prowess in the lineup
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Soria for the 3 inning save baby
realistically speaking
yeah although it sucks
2 runs in 6ip ain’t so bad
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
quality, quality start
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
don't worry Minda
Shealy will cheer you up later
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
wink, wink, nudge, nudge
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Jose, we like it when you walk
but we mean a “base on balls,” not your outfield effort
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
(boom crash)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i can always count on you devil for the comedy relief
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
if cabrera is out with the series, i like our odds
realistically speaking
Albert Callaspo
nice ray of hope for next year… Is his defensive rep that he’s just “average,” or he is supposed to actually be pretty good defender?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
(and, yes, I realize this club needs all the average defenders it can get, at this point)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
if he can put up a .370 OBP playing 2B
he can have below average defense on my team
realistically speaking
I think he's a good OBP guy
not sure how he can keep it up without any power at all… but hey, he’s doing great so far. Even a .350 would be good.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they need to go after corner of
leave the middle alone, aviles even if he has a down year i don’t expect below a .750 OPS and Callaspo can hit and get on base. I just don’t think Furcal at 31 will add too much. Go big money corner of
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
+1 on corner guy
I go back and forth on Furcal.
I think Aviles will be around a few years. However, I think his range of possible OPSes next year is more like .725-.775, rather than .750-.800. I know he’s hitting well today, and I still love the guy. His defensive numbers seem to be good across the board this year. I just don’t see him being able to to any better than .725 against righties, and he’s doing barely better than that with his incredibly lucky BABIP… Still, at league minimum for the next 6 you can’t go wrong (KC should have a replacement by then, anyway)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
MANSLAUGHTERERS ROW!
Callaspo
DDJ
Aviles
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
those three have been on base a total of 8 times already tonight.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
Wow what a gift call that 2-1 pitch was
realistically speaking
Unreal we just got robbed that AB WOW
realistically speaking
Ridiculous
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like the 2-2 pitch wasn't much better
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
another GS chance for shealy?
remember last time? GIDP
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Surprised they didn't call JoGui out looking there
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Have to love the walk
after the intentional walk. that’s karma.
WEll, there it is. Shealy's going to get waived the first chance Dayton gets
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
We can't have people selfishly driving in only one run with a walk
Now, a sac fly would have been okay. That’s playing the game the right way.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
The Omaha boys(shealy/kila) have some patience
its kind of nice toss in Callaspo and this team might not be the worst team in the league at drawing walks
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Yeah, it takes a while for the big league coaches to fix bad habits
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It's true, with
Callaspo, Shealy, Kila, and Gordon you have 4 guys who are willing to stand up there and stare. And Aviles is on record as saying he’s going to play winter ball to work on his plate discipline, so there is hope
realistically speaking
Good thing Try alternated the lefties and righties!
Optimal, Trey, optimal.
Oh, I see why all the righties are in a row. It’s the lefty who started the game… D’oh
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
I'm asking for one for Christmas
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Christ what the hell was that
realistically speaking
It's comerica...
anyone else feeling a Teabag inside-the-parker
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
13 baserunners in 7 innings, 4 runs
good lord
realistically speaking
Just got back from Volleyball.
How do we look against this Minor guy?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Mark Teahen:
“It’s a thin line between incredibly lucky and incredibly unlucky”
Does this guy alternate finding four-lead clovers and breaking mirrors?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Ramram in the 8th...
are they trying Bale as the new setup guy?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
He's been on fire, probably just going with the hot hand
realistically speaking
I must once again note that RamRam's Gameday picture is hilarious with his perfectly round head
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
he is a well rounded baseball player
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Trey's screaming at the guys on the bench
“here’s how NOT to have an at-bat!”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
so guillen caught in a DP....
Was it bad baserunning or nothing he could do?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Teahen hit a liner
that got into the glove in about .1 seconds. He really didn’t have much of a chance.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
He could've used his psychic ability to predict the hit
the jerk
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Bob Davis just said Aviles is pretty dependable on popups
thats too bad our announcer has alzheimers
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Everyone who's going to commit suicide to go out on top if DDJ hits for the cycle raise their hand
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Okay so that's 791 runs for Detroit
only 209 to go for their 1000. I think they can do it.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Maybe if Trey gets bad at Gobble again
Toby Gobble
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
bad=mad
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK YEAH
Gordon busting through the .600 OPS barrier vs lefties
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Gameday is such a drama queen
***SINGLE***
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
PRESENTED BY ONEADAY
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL -- exactley
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
God I love late-inning pinch-running
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
At this point, I think it's all about humiliating Butler as much as possible
before he’s traded for Jeff Francoeur and Eric Cordier
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, they won't part with...
…Butler for Francoeur. We’ll probably lose one of our star relievers for that no-hit, no-walk waste of space. – TL
I was kidding, of course
although there’s a general consensus forming on there that the org has soured on Butler.
Hey, I haven’t, but he’s hardly playing. I hope it’s just to see what Shealy can do…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what happens...
…when you can’t field your position. I mean, there’s got to be a reason why they won’t run him out at 1st base besides: Trey has no patience, or Trey won’t try new things. Still, we’re a DH league he should develop into an awesome DH! Yawn. – TL
He fields 1B just fine.
And, of course, it’s the position where defense means the least.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Of course he's no..
…DLee. Nor a Pujols. But he’s a nice, damned average, ordinary, everyday kind of nobody at first base. – TL
I don't want to get into one of our "things", so...
are you merely saying that he needs to live up to his promise at the plate if he’s going to be our first baseman, or are you suggesting we need a glove there?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Can't wait for the final season reports to come out and it becomes apparent how bad Gload is defensively
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
hey, how many times do I have to tell you mr. stat-head
there is no metric that measures grit
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Yes there is.
GRIT. Haven’t you been paying attention to NYR’s groundbreaking research this season?!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
that dude has let emotion color his reasoning
I don’t trust him any more.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
If you can count it or put it on a spreadsheet, it's not emotion
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
how about if statistics make you feel warm all over?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
That's ok
That’s what they are supposed to do. Statistics are the only thing that makes us cold, heartless robots feel good.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially in the cold glare of our monitors
amid the chilly dankness of our mother’s basements.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
C'mon HBP or BB
followed by inside the park slam by DDJ
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Yup...
Gameday. Although I posted that after 2 pitches…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Overall game comment: It's good...
…to see the walks from Guillen and Shealy, and the stat padding from DeJesus. Of course seeing Gordon and Butler do something here at the bottom of the order is nice too. – TL
You'd think
Guillen was actually trying to give up to show up Trey. He didn’t realize that you could get on base that way.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so happy MLB postseason isn't chosen by the reporters like CFB
Detroit would’ve been so awesome against the Yankees in the ALDS
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
A Magical Series in the Magical Stadium
on the Magical River in the Magical Bronx.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
DDJ seems to be having the greatest season of this career
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
DDJ is a very good player
that’s what it means
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You really have no idea how good DeJesus is
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
how many VORP points does he get for his acting skills re: injury
HNMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM NYROYAL???? HOW MANY, DAMMIT!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
My comment was made...
…in cynicism. I l-o-v-e DeJesus. He’s not Beltran, but he’s darn good. I fear, however, we’re going to trade him because we need more position players. – TL
I thought your “so that’s something — I guess?” meant that yes it is his best season, but for a guy as mediocre as him, that’s not saying much. Did I misread that? If so, what did it mean?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Just flippant cynicism.
He’s having a career year for a 70-win team. Again, I love DeJesus and I’d rather he did well than not. – TL
Here's a DDJ question
Why are his baseball-reference comps either guys who can’t hold his jock (Reed Johnson, Marlon Byrd, etc.) and a bunch of dudes I’ve never heard of? Is there really something that “X-Factor” about a good contact CF with moderate pop and bad baserunning?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
His PECOTA comps are different
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
But I'm too cheap to access those
for now. I’m actually going to subscribe next year (or whenever the optimal time to start a subscription). Long story. I’ll be fishing for “what services are worth paying for” advice later int he offseason. BP is obviously #1…
It’s just weird — I really like DDJ. So much that I try to construct dumb arguments, like that he’s a better player than Torri Hunter (Hunter’s an overrated asshole, but he’s not THAT overrated). Who are his top 1 or 2 PECOTA comps?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
You didn't want to say that.
Because his #1 PECOTA comp in this year’s annual was…
Darin Erstad.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
He was good once
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ohhhhhhhh nnoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
At least 3
and then he basically fell off a cliff. I don’t think Erstad will be in DeJesus’s top 5 next year.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He meant as a punter
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
by mazoboom on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually, ...
…Reed Johnson is a high quality player. Since I’ve had more than 1/2 a season to watch him, I think the underestimation has more to do with his having played in Canada. He’s got a great attitude, under-rated power, and a nice average. …He’s also got Grudz-like grit. I mean, his fav player is Ty Cobb. There’s a Pete Rose-ish connection for you. – TL
I like it fine
except I irrationally hate Pete Rose 100x more than I irrationally like DDJ
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I live up here, saw him play a lot
I like Reed Johnson OK. He’s the Practically Perfect Fourth Outfielder™. His .390 OBP season was fluke, though
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Of the Edmonds/Johnson platoon in...
…Chicago, when Edmonds went through a slump recently everyone was perfectly happy with Johnson. – TL
That's why he's a good platoon/4th OF guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson is an older version of Mark Teahen
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
older and balder
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm behind
But I can’t remember the last time Aviles struck out twice in a game
(cue someone to tell me it was yesterday)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
thanks
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Wow, the home plate ump has screwed Aviles really badly tonight
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
I think the ump is related to Orlando Cabrera
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Because the Royals contract with MLB says they get a bonus every time Soria gets a save
In reality, the only thing pumping up Soria’s save total gets the Royals is increasing his trade value. And if they aren’t going to trade him, who cares.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose he and Gordon are going for matching counting stats
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Best friends would've driven each other in
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
yikes
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes, indeed
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
The prevailing moronocracy at Royals Corner hates Teahen for playing well in September. Apparently he’s just teasing us when the games are unimportant, that evil sonofabitch. Release his ass now!
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
UNIMPORTANT?
This sweep is so important.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Poll question:
more evil/stat padding DDJ or Teahen?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
what happpened to the bubble on Maier's hat?
I was gone for the middle innings
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
did he break TPJ's jaw?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Teabag!!!!!!
nice catch
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
TPJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that guy is awesome
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
ballgame!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
has it come to this?
analysis = discussion of facial hair on players
P.S. the scruffy look is better than the Yankee porn staches
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Hey, if the players think it works,
and therefore keep playing like this, the announcers can talk about it all they want. I like this winning business.
P.S. AGREED.
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